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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (15 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Failte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (15 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 291 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993.  The carrying out of works on these roads is a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (15 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department's Statement of Strategy clears sets out the overall policy in relation to aviation, including our airports, in terms of facilitating the optimum structure to ensure a strong network of airports to support Ireland's economic and social goals in a safe, competitive, cost effective and sustainable manner with maximum connectivity for Ireland with the rest of the world....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Job Creation Issues (15 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Fáilte Ireland estimate that approximately 185,000 people now work in the tourism and hospitality sector which is 5,000 higher than their previous estimate. I am hopeful that the increased activity this year as a result of The Gathering combined with the initiatives taken by the Government to reduce costs in the tourism and hospitality sector such as the reduced VAT rate,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (16 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, including the provision of signage, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Expenditure (16 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (16 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 284 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, including the provision of signage, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As the operation of the driving test is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fodder Crisis (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I very much welcome the initiative by Shannon Airport Authority to help alleviate the fodder shortages in their local area I understand that the Dublin Airport Authority have undertaken a similar initiative.  I have forwarded the Deputy's suggestion to all of the agencies under my remit for their information and consideration.  If an agency has suitable lands for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Arts Promotion (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The sculptures were provided under the Per Cent for Art Scheme.  The guidelines associated with the Scheme provided for local authorities to commission a suitable piece of artwork from the funds provided by the NRA for the construction of roads projects in their administrative area. The ownership of the sculptures rests with individual local authorities. As Minister, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Travel (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to work carried out on national primary and national secondary roads. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects as well as their subsequent maintenance and upkeep is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding for the National Governing Bodies of Sport. As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council (ISC), I have referred it to the ISC for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Vehicle roadworthiness testing is a function of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to that agency for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Classification (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended, provides for the Classification of National, Regional and Local roads. Changes to the Classification status of National or Regional roads are by Regulation of which the most recent was in 2011. Roads other than National or Regional roads are automatically classified as Local roads. Roads other than National or Regional roads are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the European Commission has commissioned a study into the issue of air ticket price transparency. The aim of this study is to assess whether the rules on transparency of prices to consumers are meeting their objectives.  The outcome of the study is not available yet. Further information is available from the Commission's website at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 275 together. I have every confidence in Paul Mallee as Chairman of Bus Éireann. The Government appointed him as non-executive Chairman of Bus Éireann and a member of the Board of CIÉ on 29th June 2011. At that time he was resident in Ireland.  I am aware he subsequently accepted an employment opportunity abroad...